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GAF Weather Watch FL10626-R26 NEMO|etc. Certificate of Authorization #32455 353 Christian Street, Unit #13 Oxford, CT 06478 (203) 262-9245 ENGINEER EVALUATE TEST CONSULT EVALUATION REPORT BY FLORIDA P.E. GAF 1 Campus Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054 (800) 766-3411 Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) Date of Issuance: 04/25/2008 Revision 26: 02/06/2023 SCOPE: This Evaluation Report is issued under F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen, P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code. The product described herein has been evaluated for compliance with the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code sections noted herein. DESCRIPTION: GAF Roof Underlayments for use in FBC non-HVHZ jurisdictions LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted herein and FBC 1507.1.1. CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced Quality Assurance or production facility location(s) changes, or Code provisions that relate to the product(s) change. Acceptance of our Evaluati on Reports by the named client constitutes agreement to notify NEMO ETC, LLC of any changes to the product(s), the Quality Assurance or the production facility location(s). NEMO ETC, LLC requires a complete review of its Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle. ADVERTISEMENT: The Florida Product Approval Number (FL#) preceded by the words “NEMO P.E. Evaluated” may be displayed in advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed, then it shall be done in its entirety. INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or its distributors a nd shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official. This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 10. Prepared by: CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE: 1. NEMO ETC, LLC does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 2. NEMO ETC, LLC is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 3. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products for which the evaluation reports are being issued. 4. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product. 5. This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO ETC, LLC nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose. ©2019 NEMO ETC, LLC NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 2 of 10 ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION: 1. SCOPE: Product Category: Roofing Sub-Category: Underlayment Product Approval Method: Method 1, Option D – Codified Material, Evaluation by Engineer Compliance Statement: GAF Roof Underlayments, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance with the following sections of the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations of Use set forth herein. 2. STANDARDS: SECTION PROPERTY STANDARD YEAR 1504.3.1 Wind resistance FM 4474 2011 1504.7 Impact resistance ASTM D3746 2015 1507.1.1, 1507.2.4, 1507.2.9.2 / R905.1.1, R905.2.8.2 Material standard ASTM D1970 2015 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception), 1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3, Exception), R905.1.1.1(5) Tear Strength ASTM D4533 2015 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception), 1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3, Exception), R905.1.1.1(5) Tensile strength ASTM D5035 2011 1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(5) Liquid water transmission ASTM D4869 2016 1507.1.1 / R905.1.1 Material standard ASTM D6757 2016 1507.3.3, R905.3.3 Material standard FRSA/TRI, Sixth Edition 2018 1507.11.2 Material standard ASTM D6164 2011 TAS 110 Accelerated Weathering ASTM D4798 2011 3. REFERENCES: ENTITY EXAMINATION REFERENCE DATE ERD (TST6049) ASTM D6164 (GA) G40630.01.14-2B-R2 01/07/14 ERD (TST6049) ASTM D6164 (GA) G46160.09.14-3A 09/09/14 ERD (TST6049) ASTM D1970 (GA) GAF-SC13285.03.17-3 03/01/17 ERD (TST6049) ASTM D1970 (GA) GAF-SC13285.03.17-4 03/01/17 ERD (TST6049) ASTM D1970 (GA) GAF-SC13285.03.17-1 03/08/17 ERD (TST6049) ASTM D1970 (IN) GAF-SC16440.12.17 12/31/17 Intertek (TST1558) ASTM D4869 (Dadra, India) F8549.02-106-18 11/08/16 NEMO (TST6049) Physical Properties (ON) 4q-GAF-19-SSMBB-03.A 05/13/19 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D1623 4p-DOW-19-SSLAP-01.A-R2 10/01/19 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D1970 4j-FTS-20-SSUDL-01.A 12/01/20 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D1970 4j-GAF-20-SSUDL-01.A 12/22/20 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D4798, TAS 103 4j-GAF-20-SSUDL-02.A 03/15/21 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D4798 4j-FTS-21-SSUDL-02.A 06/09/21 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D4798, ASTM D3746 4j-GAF-21-SSUDL-02.A 11/19/21 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D1623 & FRSA/TRI (Slippage) 4j-GAF-22-SSUDL-01.A 08/09/22 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D1970, D4798 4j-GAF-22-SSUDL-02.A 08/29/22 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D1970, D4798 4j-GAF-22-SSUDL-05.A 01/03/23 NEMO (TST6049) ASTM D226 (OK), Service Confirm 4j-GAF-23-SSUDL-01 01/26/23 PRI (TST5878) Wind Uplift GAF-434-02-01 09/16/13 PRI (TST5878) Wind Uplift GAF-434-02-03 09/16/13 PRI (TST5878) Wind Uplift GAF-434-02-04 09/16/13 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 (various) GAF-818-02-01 12/05/17 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D1970 (AL) MSA-047-02-01 04/11/18 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 (Dadra, India) GAF-847-02-01 06/04/18 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 (Dadra, India) GAF-914-02-01 04/10/19 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533, D5035 (VA) 376T0012 07/15/19 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 (Parzai, India) 376T0018 07/31/19 NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 3 of 10 ENTITY EXAMINATION REFERENCE DATE PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 (Umerkui Kilvani, India) 376T0018 07/31/19 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D1970 (AR) 376T0032 10/22/19 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 (Gujarat, India) 376T0058 02/18/20 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D226 (S-CA) 376T0054 02/18/20 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D5035 (various) 376T0103 09/11/20 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533, D5035 (Rajasthan, India) 376T0111 12/22/20 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533, D5035 (Gujarat, India) 376T0113 12/22/20 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D5035 (Gujarat, India) 376T0146 03/11/21 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533, D5035 (Rajasthan, India) 376T0161 05/07/21 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D226, Type II 376T0192 09/16/21 PRI (TST5878) TAS 114(C) 376T0310 07/19/22 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D1970 (IN) 376T0342 12/05/22 NEMO Traceability FBC Cross-Listing 04/22/20 NEMO Traceability FBC Cross-Listing 04/08/21 UL, LLC (QUA9625) Quality Control Service Confirmation (AL) 05/04/20 UL, LLC (QUA9625) Quality Control Service Confirmation (various) 07/12/22 UL, LLC (QUA9625) Quality Control Florida BCIS Current 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: TABLE 1: EVALUATED UNDERLAYMENTS PRODUCT MATERIAL STANDARD PLANT(S) GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane ASTM D1970 and FRSA/TRI 09-18 Langley, BC Canada LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet ASTM D1970 Mt. Vernon, IN Savannah, GA StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier ASTM D1970 (Table 1) 1 Mt. Vernon, IN Savannah, GA WeatherWatch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier ASTM D1970 Arkadelphia, AR Mt. Vernon, IN Savannah, GA Stockton, CA Tuscaloosa, AL Deck-Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception) / R905.1.1.1(2&3, Exception) Dadra, India FeltBuster® Synthetic Roofing Felt 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception), 1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3, Exception), R905.1.1.1(5) Dadra, India Gujarat, India (CPP) Rajasthan, India (MIP) Rajasthan, India Richmond, VA Spartanburg, SC Shingle-Mate® Roof Deck Protection ASTM D226, Type II (Table 1) Pryor, OK Shafter, CA StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception) / R905.1.1.1(2&3, Exception) North Bay, ON Tiger Paw™ Premium Roof Deck Protection 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception) / R905.1.1.1(2&3, Exception) Dadra, India Gujarat, India Parzai, India Umerkui Kilvani, India 1 StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier has been found through comparative testing to have a lesser coefficient of friction than ASTM D226 roofing felt when tested at standard laboratory conditions. Agreement between purchaser and seller, as set forth in Section 4.3, Note 1 of ASTM D1970-15, should be established as to slip resistance. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 4 of 10 TABLE 1: EVALUATED UNDERLAYMENTS PRODUCT MATERIAL STANDARD PLANT(S) VersaShield® Fire-Resistant Roof Deck Protection ASTM D226, Type II Conover, NC Ruberoid® Mop Granule ASTM D6164 FRSA/TRI 09-18 Savannah, GA Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR ASTM D6164 FRSA/TRI 09-18 Savannah, GA 5. LIMITATIONS: 5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO ETC, LLC nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose. 5.2 This Evaluation Report is not for use in FBC High Velocity Hurricane Zone jurisdictions (i.e., Broward and Miami - Dade Counties). 5.3 This Evaluation Report pertains to above-deck roof components. Roof decks and structural members shall be in accordance with FBC requirements to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 5.4 This Evaluation Report does not include evaluation of fire classification. Refer to FBC 1505 for requirements and limitations regarding roof assembly fire classification. Refer to FBC 2603 for requirements and limitations concerning the use of foam plastic insulation. 5.5 GAF Roof Underlayments may be used with any prepared roof cover where the product is specifically referenced within FBC approval documents. If not listed, a request may be made to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval based on this evaluation combined with supporting data for the prepared roof covering. 5.6 Allowable Roof Covers: TABLE 2: ROOF COVER OPTIONS FBC NON-HVHZ: 1507.2 1507.3 1507.4 & 1507.5 1507.7 1507.8 & 1507.9 UNDERLAYMENT ASPHALT SHINGLES CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE METAL SLATE OR SLATE-TYPE SHINGLES WOOD MECHANICAL ATTACH ADHESIVE- SET PANELS SHINGLES SHINGLES SHAKES GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet Yes No No No No No Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) WeatherWatch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Yes No No No No No Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) Yes (joint strips, 1507.1.1.3 / R905.1.1.3) Deck-Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No FeltBuster® Synthetic Roofing Felt Yes No No No No No No No Shingle-Mate® Roof Deck Protection Yes No No No No No No No Tiger Paw™ Premium Roof Deck Protection Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 5 of 10 TABLE 2: ROOF COVER OPTIONS FBC NON-HVHZ: 1507.2 1507.3 1507.4 & 1507.5 1507.7 1507.8 & 1507.9 UNDERLAYMENT ASPHALT SHINGLES CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE METAL SLATE OR SLATE-TYPE SHINGLES WOOD MECHANICAL ATTACH ADHESIVE- SET PANELS SHINGLES SHINGLES SHAKES VersaShield® Fire-Resistant Roof Deck Protection Yes No No No No No No No Ruberoid® Mop Granule No Yes (Cap Sheet in 2-ply system) Yes (Cap Sheet in 2-ply system) (Table 2A) No No No No No Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR No Yes (Cap Sheet in 2-ply system) Yes (Cap Sheet in 2-ply system) (Table 2A) No No No No No 5.6.1 Adhesive-set is limited to use of following underlayment / tile-adhesive combinations. TABLE 2A: ALLOWABLE UNDERLAYMENT / TILE-ADHESIVE COMBINATIONS2 UNDERLAYMENT ADHESIVE FBC Ruberoid® Mop Granule; Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR DAP Global “Touch ‘n Seal® Storm Bond® Low GWP Adhesive” FL14506 DAP Global “Touch ‘n Seal® Storm Bond® 2 Roof Tile Adhesive Low GWP” FL14506 Dupont de Nemours “Tile Bond™ Roof Tile Adhesive” FL22525 ICP Construction “Polyset® AH-160” FL6332 ICP Construction “APOC Polyset® RTA-1” FL6276 5.7 Allowable Substrates: TABLE 3: SUBSTRATE OPTIONS FOR ADHERED UNDERLAYMENTS UNDERLAYMENT APPLICATION PRIMER SUBSTRATES GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane self-adhering None plywood LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet self-adhering (Optional) ASTM D41 plywood StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier Weather Watch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet self-adhering None ASTM D226 felt, Type II StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier Weather Watch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet self-adhering ASTM D41 metal (flashing metal, valley metal, etc.) StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier Weather Watch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Ruberoid® Mop Granule hot asphalt ASTM D41 structural concrete Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR Ruberoid® Mop Granule hot asphalt None ASTM D226, Type II felt, GAFGLAS® #80 Ultima™ Base Sheet or Ruberoid® 20 Smooth Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR 2 Refer to Tile Manufacturer’s or Adhesive Manufacturer’s Florida Product Approval for Overturning Moment Resistance Performance. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 6 of 10 5.8 Attachment Limitations: 5.8.1 For use under mechanically attached NON-TILE prepared roof coverings, attachment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, but – for mechanically attached underlayments or base sheets - not less than FBC 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. 5.8.2 For use under tile roof systems, attachment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, but – for mechanically attached base sheets - not less than: • FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual , Sixth Edition, Appendix A, Table 1 (for Two-Ply Asphalt Applied Hot Mop Underlayment) or • Table 4A or Table 4B herein (for other underlayment systems). 5.8.3 Wind Resistance for Underlayment Systems in Tile Roof Applications: The following wind uplift limitations apply to underlayment systems that are not prescriptive in the FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual, Sixth Edition. The Maximum Design Pressure is the result of testing for wind load resistance based on allowable wind loads, and reflects the ultimate passing pressure divided by 2 (the 2 to 1 margin of safety per FBC 1504.9 has already been applied). 5.8.3.1 Direct-to-Deck: The maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or exceed that required under FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual, Sixth Edition, Appendix A, Table 1A or the critical (highest) design pressure determined in accordance with FBC 1609 or FBC Residential Chapter 3. TABLE 4A: ALLOWABLE DESIGN PRESSURES, DIRECT-TO-DECK UNDERLAYMENT IN TILE ROOF APPLICATIONS SYSTEM NO. DECK BASE PLY CAP PLY DESIGN PRESSURE (PSF) 1 Min. 15/32- inch PS 1-09, CDX plywood None GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane, self-adhered and back-nailed within the selvedge-edge side laps using corrosion resistant 12 ga. x 1¼” ring shank nails through 32 ga., 1-5/8” diameter tin caps or corrosion resistant 1-inch diameter metal cap nails, max. 12-inch o.c. -45.0 2 Min. 2,500 psi structural concrete GAFGLAS #75 Base Sheet, Tri-Ply #75 Base Sheet, GAFGLAS #80 Ultima Base Sheet, GAFGLAS Ply 4, Tri-Ply Ply 4 or GAFGLAS Flex Ply 6 applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square Ruberoid® Mop Granule or Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square, and back-nailed in accordance with GAF installation instructions, max. 12-inch o.c. -442.5 5.8.3.2 Mechanically-Attached Base Sheet: The maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or exceed that required under FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual, Sixth Edition, Appendix A, Table 1A or the critical (highest) design pressure determined in accordance with FBC 1609 or FBC Residential Chapter 3. Alternatively, the maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or exceed at least the Zone 1 design pressure determined in accordance with FBC 1609 or FBC Residential Chapter 3. Elevated pressure zones shall employ an attachment density designed by a qualified design professional to resist the elevated pressure criteria. Commonly used methods are ANSI/SPRI WD1, FM Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29 and Roofing Application Standard RAS 117. Assemblies marked with an asterisk* carry the limitations set forth in Section 2.2.10.1 of FM Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29 for enhancements. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 7 of 10 TABLE 4B: ALLOWABLE DESIGN PRESSURES, 2-PLY UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEMS IN TILE ROOF APPLICATIONS SYSTEM NO. DECK BASE SHEET CAP PLY DESIGN PRESSURE (PSF) 3 Min. 19/32- inch plywood GAFGLAS® #80 Ultima™ Base Sheet or Ruberoid® 20 Smooth mechanically attached with 12 ga., min. 1.25-inch long ring shank nails through 32 ga., 1-5/8-inch diameter tin caps spaced 9-inch o.c. at the min. 4-inch wide side laps and 9-inch o.c. at two (2), equally spaced, staggered center rows in the field of the sheet Ruberoid® Mop Granule or Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square, and back-nailed in accordance with GAF installation instructions, max. 12-inch o.c. -45.0 4 Min. 19/32- inch plywood GAFGLAS® #80 Ultima™ Base Sheet or Ruberoid® 20 Smooth mechanically attached with 12 ga., min. 1.25-inch long ring shank nails through 32 ga., 1-5/8-inch diameter tin caps spaced 8-inch o.c. at the min. 4-inch wide side laps and 8-inch o.c. at three (3), equally spaced, staggered center rows in the field of the sheet Ruberoid® Mop Granule or Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square, and back-nailed in accordance with GAF installation instructions, max. 12-inch o.c. -75.0 5 Min. 19/32- inch plywood GAFGLAS® #80 Ultima™ Base Sheet or Ruberoid® 20 Smooth mechanically attached with 11 ga., min. 1.25-inch long ring shank nails through 32 ga., 1-5/8-inch diameter tin caps spaced 4-inch o.c. at the min. 2-inch wide side laps and 4-inch o.c. at four (4), equally spaced center rows in the field of the sheet Ruberoid® Mop Granule or Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square, and back-nailed in accordance with GAF installation instructions, max. 12-inch o.c. -97.5 5.9 Exposure Limitations: TABLE 5: EXPOSURE LIMITATIONS UNDERLAYMENT PREPARED ROOF COVER INSTALLATION TYPE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE (DAYS) Deck-Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection, FeltBuster® Synthetic Roofing Felt, Shingle-Mate® Roof Deck Protection, StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet, Tiger Paw™ Premium Roof Deck Protection, VersaShield® Fire-Resistant Roof Deck Protection and LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet Mechanically attached 30 WeatherWatch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Mechanically attached 60 StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier Mechanically attached 90 GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane Mechanically attached 360 Ruberoid® Mop Granule and Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR Adhesive-set tile roof system 180 Mechanically attached UNLIMITED NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 8 of 10 5.10 Tile Slippage Limitations: When loading roof tiles on the underlayment in direct -deck tile roof assemblies, the maximum roof slope shall be as follows. Slopes in excess of these limitations require the use of battens or loading boards during loading of the roof tiles, in which case the maximum staging method is a 10-tile stack. TABLE 6: TILE SLIPPAGE LIMITATIONS FOR DIRECT-DECK TILE INSTALLATIONS UNDERLAYMENT TILE PROFILE STAGING METHOD MAXIMUM STAGING SLOPE GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane Flat or Lugged 10-tile stack 4:12 Flat or Lugged 6-tile stack (4 over 2) 7:12 Ruberoid® Mop Granule Flat Max. 10-tile stack 4:12 Lugged battens or loading-boards required N/A Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR Flat or Lugged battens or loading-boards required N/A 5.11 All components in the roof assembly shall have quality assurance audit in accordance with F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3. Refer to the Product Approval of the component manufacturer for components mentioned herein that are produced by a Product Manufacturer other than the report holder on Page 1 of this Evaluation Report. 6. INSTALLATION: 6.1 GAF Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with GAF published installation instructions subject to the Limitations of Use set forth herein and the specifics noted below. 6.1.1 Consult GAF requirements for back-nailing at slopes 2:12 or greater. 6.2 Re-fasten any loose decking panels, and check for protruding nail heads. Sweep the substrate thoroughly to remove any dust and debris prior to application and prime the substrate (if applicable). 6.3 Deck-Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection or Tiger Paw™ Premium Roof Deck Protection: 6.3.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for a synthetic underlayment in FBC 1507.1.1.1(2, Exception) or 1507.1.1.1(3, Exception) or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1(2, Exception) or R905.1.1.1(3, Exception) for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. FBC requirements take precedence over the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 6.4 FeltBuster® Synthetic Roofing Felt: 6.4.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for a synthetic underlayment in FBC 1507.1.1.1(2, Exception), 1507.1.1.1(3, Exception) or 1507.1.1.1(5) or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1(2, Exception), R905.1.1.1(3, Exception) or R905.1.1.1(5) for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. FBC requirements take precedence over the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 6.5 StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet: 6.5.1 StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet is limited to use as a mechanically attached base layer in 2 -ply underlayment systems. 6.5.2 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for a synthetic underlayment in FBC 1507.1.1.1(2, Exception) or 1507.1.1.1(3, Exception) or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1(2, Exception) or R905.1.1.1(3, Exception) for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. FBC requirements take precedence over the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 6.5.3 One the same day, install LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply; StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier or WeatherWatch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier over the StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet. 6.6 Shingle-Mate® Roof Deck Protection: 6.6.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for an approved mechanically attached underlayment (ASTM D226, Type II) in FBC Table 1507.1.1.1 or FBC Residential Table R905.1.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. FBC requirements take precedence over the manufacturer’s installation instructions. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 9 of 10 6.7 VersaShield® Fire-Resistant Roof Deck Protection: 6.7.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for an approved mechanically attached underlayment (ASTM D6757) in FBC Table 1507.1.1.1 or FBC Residential Table R905.1.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. FBC requirements take precedence over the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 6.8 LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet, StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier or WeatherWatch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier: 6.8.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for an approved self-adhering underlayment (ASTM D1970) in FBC 1507.1.1.1 or 1507.1.1.3 or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1 or R905.1.1.3 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 6.8.2 Back-nailing is required. Back-nailing shall consist of Approved cap nails spaced max. 18-inch o.c., encapsulated within min. 4-inch side laps. 6.8.3 When installed over a mechanically attached, FBC Approved ASTM D226 Type II felt, the felt shall be fast ened in accordance with FBC 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. 6.8.4 LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet, StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier or WeatherWatch® Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier may be installed as a secondary water barrier using minimum 4-inch wide rolls to seal plywood deck joints prior to installation of the primary underlayment system . 6.9 GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane: 6.9.1 Non-Tile Applications: Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for an approved self-adhering underlayment (ASTM D1970) in FBC 1507.1.1.1 or 1507.1.1.3 or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1 or R905.1.1.3 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Back-nailing is required. Back-nailing shall consist of Approved cap nails spaced max. 18-inch o.c., encapsulated within min. 4-inch side laps. 6.9.2 Mechanically Attached Tile Applications: Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for Self-Adhered Membrane set forth in FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual , Sixth Edition and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Refer to Section 5.8 herein for attachment limitations. Refer to Table 6 herein for tile staging limitations. 6.9.3 GAF Extended Dry-In Membrane may be installed as a secondary water barrier using minimum 4-inch wide rolls to seal plywood deck joints prior to installation of the primary underlayment system. 6.10 Ruberoid® Mop Granule; Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR: 6.10.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements as an alternate to the “Hot Asphalt Applied Cap Sheet” in the “Two Ply System” in the FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual , Sixth Edition, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 6.10.2 Refer to Section 5.8 herein for attachment limitations. 6.10.3 Refer to Table 6 for tile staging limitations. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION (Method 1D) Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R26 Certificate of Authorization #32455 GAF Roof Underlayments FL10626-R26 (NON-HVHZ) BACK TO TOP Revision 26: 02/06/2023 Page 10 of 10 7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction to properly evaluate the installation of this product. 8. MANUFACTURING PLANTS: Contact the named QA entity for manufacturing facilities covered by F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3 QA requirements. Refer to Section 4 herein for products and production locations having met codified material standards. 9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY: UL (QUA9625): (360) 817-5512; bsai.inspections@ul.com - END OF EVALUATION REPORT -